Midway through the third quarter of Game 2, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called to pause and tear his team down.
After the first half of Los Angeles domination, the Minnesota Timberwolves appear to be changing momentum and lowering their lead to 11. With the Lakers cluttered offensively, Redick called Timeout and placed it on his team.
“Timeout. What happened to f***?!” he said. “Jesus f *** Christ! What are you doing?!”
Then, Redick seems to walk through specifically targeting Austin Reaves and Dorian Finney-Smith.
After the first game, Redick was very frustrated by his team's lack of strength and physical condition and asked for improvements there rather than any other tactical or strategic adjustments.
From what is seen as the team's “best practice for months” the Lakers jumped very strongly and strongly and brought dividends.
Los Angeles jumped out of a 19-point first-quarter lead on the way to a 94-85 victory and beat the series 1-1.
JJ Redick everyone cuses everyone: “Time out. What the fuck happened. Time out. Jesus fuck Christ, the fuck you guys are doing it. Come on!” (Almost sounds like an ant wants “Yes JJ Yes, in the backstage” – by tnt ot)
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– Mrbuckbuck (@mrbuckbucknba) April 23, 2025
Lakers players support Reddick's way
Ultimately, it all depends on how the player reacts to the coach's words. According to the results, they seemed to have taken it away with the right spirit and fulfilled what he wanted.
“That’s JJ,” LeBron James said of the outbreak. “Obviously, we need to listen to that message, not how he conveys it. … I thought we responded after that.”
James ended with 21 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, a steal and a block. While he isn't at his best offense, he is a tone when it comes to defense.
Luka Doncic was there for the offensive faction, ending the game with 31 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists.
Game 3 will be Friday at 9:30 ET.
